Theater troupe celebrates tenth anniversary.

Walking the dog Theater (WTD) turns ten years old this year. Though this may be 70 in dog years, in many ways the company is still a pup. Founded in Australia in 1997 by two Americans and two Australians, the company thrived for several years before landing in Columbia County, New York. WTD established itself by creating avant-garde theater performances which incorporated eurythmy and live, original music, and through successful children's productions employing the same style. In 2004 WTD developed its Shakespeare in Schools program. Since its inception this program has created 18 productions and a Midwest Shakespeare Festival with young people. In addition to its ongoing workshops for youth and adults, its in-school, after-school, and summer intensive programs, the professional company produces original, new, modern, and classical plays, with a special passion for Shakespeare.WTD's professional productions and educational programs focus on freeing the creativity of the artist, developing ensemble theater, and invoking the spirit of a play so that audiences can become enlivened by the theater event. Even at 70 years, and after over 450 performances worldwide, this old dog wants to learn new tricks. For more information, please contact [e-mail] or visit www.wtdtheater.org.